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ed94582 · 22 April 2015, 06:15 PM

Happy to join the AP family. Been considering an AP for a while -- but wasn't sure which one and finally pulled the trigger when on a business trip in Hong Kong at an AD there.

Just got back and only time for a quick iPhone pic -- but looking forward to learning more about the watch. I am already thinking about getting a bracelet for it as I've seen some of the other pics in this forum with the Diver on a bracelet and it looks great!

Does AP make a bracelet to fit this new model with the sapphire caseback?
If so -- will any ROO bracelet fit? And how hard is it to change the strap?

Thanks,
Ed

Audemars Piguet · 22 April 2015, 06:34 PM

Congrats!

jjnd08 · 22 April 2015, 06:43 PM

Can't answer your questions, but congrats!

benlee · 22 April 2015, 06:59 PM

Congrats! Welcome to AP. Yes you can fit it with a bracelet.

mario belgium · 22 April 2015, 10:00 PM

Congrats

tcheeco · 22 April 2015, 10:18 PM

Congrats and welcome to the AP club

Rickn · 22 April 2015, 10:27 PM

Congrats! Can you post a pic of the case back?

AK797 · 22 April 2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickn

Congrats! Can you post a pic of the case back?

ed94582 · 23 April 2015, 05:07 AM

Here you go -- sorry for the crappy pic-- just got back from a 2 week business trip overseas and catching up at work...

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Originally Posted by Rickn

Congrats! Can you post a pic of the case back?

Rickn · 23 April 2015, 07:10 AM

Looks fantastic! Thank you!

GB-man · 22 April 2015, 11:44 PM

Congrats Ed! Feel free to post more often

Zuger · 22 April 2015, 11:55 PM

Congrats! Great watch.

cangelosijeff · 23 April 2015, 12:47 AM

Beauty congratulations

csi-n · 23 April 2015, 01:02 AM

Congrats! Beautiful choice.

Steel bracelet fits all the 42 mm ROOs including the Diver. I've done this recently and have been very happy with it. You will need the proper screwdrivers (1.8 mm or 2.0 mm for the case, 1.4 mm for bracelet links assuming you will take a link or two off), hairdryer (bracelet links are very tight and heat loosens the Loctite), Loctite 222 (so that the screws don't back out due to everyday wear/vibrations), and a bit of care/patience.

Enjoy!

Sam

orangedial · 23 April 2015, 01:53 AM

Congrats! Still one of the nicest Diver

lapince · 23 April 2015, 02:32 AM

Very cool, congrats, I am not very AP, much more Patek, but there are a few pieces I like from AP, the Jumbo and ceramic diver being the 2 I prefer, but the SS is very nice also

Time Collector · 23 April 2015, 07:23 AM

Congrats!

CWIN · 23 April 2015, 07:27 AM

Congrats! Love the Diver

VICI · 23 April 2015, 08:57 AM

Congrats!!

arnage · 23 April 2015, 12:53 PM

Nice! Did you happen to get it at the AP boutique in central (queens road)?
I saw one there late last week and was pretty surprised that they had it already

ed94582 · 24 April 2015, 01:45 AM

I was staying at the W Hotel in Hong Kong and there is an AP boutique in the Elements Mall connected to the hotel -- that is where I first saw it. But ended up buying at the AD on Canton Road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnage

Nice! Did you happen to get it at the AP boutique in central (queens road)?
I saw one there late last week and was pretty surprised that they had it already

psv · 23 April 2015, 12:55 PM

Nicely done! Congrats!

Out of sheer curiosity, why buy it in HK? Strong dollar? Better discount?

ed94582 · 24 April 2015, 01:47 AM

I was staying at the W Hotel in Hong Kong and there is an AP boutique in the Elements Mall connected to the hotel -- that is where I first saw it. All they could do was offer me 16% off MSRP since it's just a new piece.

Thought about it and then went to the AP website and saw there must be about 25 AP ADs in Hong Kong alone. The third one I went to had one in stock and was able to do a deal for 25% off MSRP plus no tax in Hong Kong.

Thought it was fair considering it's a new piece and at the lower end of the ROO family so less discounting. Deciding between this and the new Black/Red ROO and just decided to pull the trigger.

Hopefully I didn;t overpay too much as I have not been tracking current AP street prices. i had heard some people got 37.5% off MSRP a few years ago on some AP pieces -- from a forum post a few years ago etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Nicely done! Congrats!

Out of sheer curiosity, why buy it in HK? Strong dollar? Better discount?

fly888 · 24 April 2015, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed94582

I was staying at the W Hotel in Hong Kong and there is an AP boutique in the Elements Mall connected to the hotel -- that is where I first saw it. All they could do was offer me 16% off MSRP since it's just a new piece.

Thought about it and then went to the AP website and saw there must be about 25 AP ADs in Hong Kong alone. The third one I went to had one in stock and was able to do a deal for 25% off MSRP plus no tax in Hong Kong.

Thought it was fair considering it's a new piece and at the lower end of the ROO family so less discounting. Deciding between this and the new Black/Red ROO and just decided to pull the trigger.

Hopefully I didn;t overpay too much as I have not been tracking current AP street prices. i had heard some people got 37.5% off MSRP a few years ago on some AP pieces -- from a forum post a few years ago etc.

25% off discount is already the best rate in HK. I think it is around 15KUSD?

ed94582 · 25 April 2015, 03:35 AM

It was about $14.4K using my United Mileage Plus Club Visa card after the currency conversion. No foreign transactions fees and ~22K United Miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly888

25% off discount is already the best rate in HK. I think it is around 15KUSD?

redsubby · 24 April 2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed94582

I was staying at the W Hotel in Hong Kong and there is an AP boutique in the Elements Mall connected to the hotel -- that is where I first saw it. All they could do was offer me 16% off MSRP since it's just a new piece.

Thought about it and then went to the AP website and saw there must be about 25 AP ADs in Hong Kong alone. The third one I went to had one in stock and was able to do a deal for 25% off MSRP plus no tax in Hong Kong.

Thought it was fair considering it's a new piece and at the lower end of the ROO family so less discounting. Deciding between this and the new Black/Red ROO and just decided to pull the trigger.

Hopefully I didn;t overpay too much as I have not been tracking current AP street prices. i had heard some people got 37.5% off MSRP a few years ago on some AP pieces -- from a forum post a few years ago etc.

25% off is incredible not to mention it's a new release.

ed94582 · 25 April 2015, 03:37 AM

Thanks that makes me feel better -- I thought the deal was fair -- but saw afterwards that some were able to get 37.5% off MSRP -- but perhaps that was for some of the gold models. Also- not sure how AP has changed their MSRP prices and dealer margins recently... Does anyone know?

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsubby

25% off is incredible not to mention it's a new release.

Hairdude1 · 23 April 2015, 03:03 PM

Congrats!!!

BZA · 23 April 2015, 07:57 PM

Congrats !

Urosfan · 24 April 2015, 01:48 AM

Congrats

22 April 2015, 06:15 PM	#1
ed94582 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: SF Bay Area Watch: BNLR, SS Daytona, Posts: 76	My first AP -- the new 15710 ST Diver Happy to join the AP family. Been considering an AP for a while -- but wasn't sure which one and finally pulled the trigger when on a business trip in Hong Kong at an AD there. Just got back and only time for a quick iPhone pic -- but looking forward to learning more about the watch. I am already thinking about getting a bracelet for it as I've seen some of the other pics in this forum with the Diver on a bracelet and it looks great! Does AP make a bracelet to fit this new model with the sapphire caseback? If so -- will any ROO bracelet fit? And how hard is it to change the strap? Thanks, Ed Attached Images

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22 April 2015, 06:34 PM	#2
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Congrats!

22 April 2015, 06:43 PM	#3
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Can't answer your questions, but congrats!

22 April 2015, 06:59 PM	#4
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Congrats! Welcome to AP. Yes you can fit it with a bracelet.

22 April 2015, 10:00 PM	#5
mario belgium "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: belgium Watch: Rolex,2xHeuer Posts: 352	Congrats

22 April 2015, 10:18 PM	#6
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	Congrats and welcome to the AP club

22 April 2015, 10:27 PM	#7
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	Congrats! Can you post a pic of the case back?

23 April 2015, 07:10 AM	#10
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	Looks fantastic! Thank you!

22 April 2015, 11:44 PM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Congrats Ed! Feel free to post more often

22 April 2015, 11:55 PM	#12
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Congrats! Great watch.

23 April 2015, 12:47 AM	#13
cangelosijeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Jeff Location: USA Watch: LV Posts: 395	Beauty congratulations

23 April 2015, 01:02 AM	#14
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Congrats! Beautiful choice. Steel bracelet fits all the 42 mm ROOs including the Diver. I've done this recently and have been very happy with it. You will need the proper screwdrivers (1.8 mm or 2.0 mm for the case, 1.4 mm for bracelet links assuming you will take a link or two off), hairdryer (bracelet links are very tight and heat loosens the Loctite), Loctite 222 (so that the screws don't back out due to everyday wear/vibrations), and a bit of care/patience. Enjoy! Sam

23 April 2015, 01:53 AM	#15
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Congrats! Still one of the nicest Diver

23 April 2015, 02:32 AM	#16
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Very cool, congrats, I am not very AP, much more Patek, but there are a few pieces I like from AP, the Jumbo and ceramic diver being the 2 I prefer, but the SS is very nice also

23 April 2015, 08:57 AM	#19
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Congrats!!

23 April 2015, 12:53 PM	#20
arnage "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 324	Nice! Did you happen to get it at the AP boutique in central (queens road)? I saw one there late last week and was pretty surprised that they had it already

23 April 2015, 12:55 PM	#22
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Nicely done! Congrats! Out of sheer curiosity, why buy it in HK? Strong dollar? Better discount?

24 April 2015, 01:48 AM	#30
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

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